Summary: Provides administrative support to the Executive Director.  Assists in creating communication strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. 

• Develop and maintain social media communication (including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Develop and sustain community and school partnerships
• Coordinates Public Relations efforts (Press Releases, promotions, newsletters, etc.)
• Plan special events and projects at the direction of the Executive Director
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Maintain clerical duties to support the functions of the office of the Executive Director
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including legislators and school district personnel
• Coordinate materials, scheduling, and other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
• Maintain appointment calendars.
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Attend training opportunities as requested by the Executive Director
• Provide phone coverage for staff members, as needed

Qualifications and Skill Required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Proficient in utilizing technology including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite
• Efficient time management skills
• Excellent listening skills, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Outgoing and personable.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in all interactions and communications.
• Ability to work effectively in a changing environment, including some evenings and travel as needed.
• Effective planning and implementing skills demonstrated ability to prioritize activities and be skilled in creating clarity from ambiguity. Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Punctual and attendant to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Impeccable ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Effective working with a team as well as independently

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Experience in a non-profit or school district setting
• Experience developing online and printed materials for brand development purposes

Other Skills and Abilities: 

Ability to operate a computer on multiple platforms is a must. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to take initiative and also work with a team.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all Intermediate Unit requirements and Department of Education policies. 

Language Skills: 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational periodicals, professional journals, data sets, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and professional correspondence.  Ability to effectively communicate and present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, teachers, parents, and the general public. 

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs or charts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing while performing the duties of this job. The employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material.  The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds such as computers or AV equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is frequently required to interact with professional staff.  Driving is required. The employee must be able to maintain a vehicle and appropriate licenses to drive.